We are learning about a road rage attack on a senior citizen in Naples that happened on US-41 near Castello Drive.

The 68-year-old victim, Rick Mellon, said it happened around 1 pm when traffic was busy - apparently too busy for one driver.

Mellon was waiting in the turn lane to make a left near US-41 and Castello Drive - when another car pulled up next to him; got out of the car; walked up to his car and started threatening him.

Deputies said the angry driver kicked the driver side door twice while screaming and swearing - and even threatened to kill Mellon.

Mellon described the situation to us over the phone.

"I'm an older fellow and I was frankly afraid that he was going to attack me or do me bodily harm," said Mellon. "I kept the window up. I kept everything closed because I didn't want him getting close to me."

Now, Mellon's car has about $2,000 in damages after deputies say the suspect returned to his vehicle and drove off.

"He seemed absolutely living I would say - and the other gentleman (victim) that was in the BMW had no clue what was going on," said witness Michael Sarabia, who said he didn't have time capture video of the incident but did take a photo.

The license plate led deputies to the suspect, Robert Coles, 57.

Authorities caught up with Coles two weeks later and arrested him on Wednesday on charges of criminal mischief and assault of a person 65-years or older.

Reflecting on the incident, Mellon said: "It had to be extreme road rage - he was jut out of his mind."

Mellon is thankful Sarabia's quick actions helped lead police to the suspect. "This young man was getting off work - he told me later he was going back to work - he took time from his off-time to help me, that's amazing."

Sarabia and Mellon said they don't know why Coles was allegedly so upset - but said maybe it was because a turnaround was backed up with several cars and Mellon was caught in the middle of it.